East Side Lounge
Neighborhood: East Atlanta Village

485a Flat Shoals Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30316

Travy T. writes: Typically a late-night spot.  Don't expect to see anything but regulars there before midnight.  Also, it is notoriously hit-and-miss...some nights are a blast, other nights are lame (Friday nights are usually a good bet with 80's music).  However,…

The Punchline

280 Hilderbrand Dr
Atlanta, GA 30328

Chrissy A. writes: Atlanta's Number One Comedy Club, The Punchline is a great change of pace for those who are stuck in a "Lets go get dinner and see a movie" rut. What could be more fun than a visit to a comedy club?  Do you like to laugh? Get ready for greatness!…

The Grape
Neighborhood: Midtown

264 19th Street
Suite 2140
Atlanta, GA 30363

Amy B. writes: I LOVED the Steak Sandwich with the Blu Cheese sauce. Delicious! My mouth is watering just thinking about it! My friend and I really enjoyed the wine as well (can't remember what we had) so much so that he bought two bottles to take home. I'll…

Roly Poly-Loemann's

2484 Briarcliff Rd NE Ste 36
Atlanta, GA 30329

Berlin B. writes: I will be honest.  I like the various roly poly locations (and the food).  It is certainly a step above most fast-food type places.

Here is the concept (which doesn't deserve too much commentary).  You take various meat (chicken, ham, etc) and you add…

Floataway Cafe

1123 Zonolite Rd NE
Suite 15
Atlanta, GA 30306

Rebecca O. writes: Any place that serves me homemade pappardelle pasta with veal and ricotta meatballs in a spicy tomato sauce makes me happy ... and a dedicated fan.  The made-from-scratch mentality at this fine dining local is one I appreciate to no end.  The…

Blimpie

792 Moreland Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30316

Ginny N. writes: I totally agree with Duane and Drew.. There are bars on every inch of the windows, and yep, it's a pretty sketchy location.  However, these guys know how to throw together a decent sub.. fresh, not too soggy.. I can't complain.

Thai Palate
Neighborhood: Midtown

265 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30308

Loren S. writes: Wow.  Before I begin, let me say that I have never read reviews for a restaurant that varied so widely!  I think quite a lot of Thai Palate, but my review comes with a caveat....

Thai Palate is my favorite neighborhood spot for casual and affordable…

Southtowne Dodge-Hyundai Suzuki

5945 Memorial Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083

Chance H. writes: Getting your car serviced?  Ask for Frank or don't ask at all.  He's straightforward, and he'll get you in and out on time.

But I watched his number two flirt with a customer for thirty minutes while the woman next to me complained about waiting two…

Gravity Pub
Neighborhood: East Atlanta Village

1257 Glenwood Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30316

Karen C. writes: This is my favorite bar in Atlanta.  It has all sorts of interesting people in and out of there.  The drinks are moderately priced and the beer is free flowing.  The bartenders are cool and will actually do shots with you.  The owner was always…

New China Buffet

1355 Roswell Rd
Marietta, GA 30062

Michael G. writes: This place has really improved since new management took over!  I highly recommend the dinner buffet, about $10 with a plethora of seafood dishes to choose from.

Best raw oysters so far that I've had at a buffet, they must get 'em from Harry's…

Goodyear-Midtown Tire Inc
Neighborhood: Midtown

411 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30308

David K. writes: The highlight of my weekend was buying new tires... and I'm okay with that, even if admitting that means that I'm telling the world that I am boring.

My father had taken his car here a few times to buy new brakes and each time they told him that he…

TAB energy

The Coca Cola Company
Atlanta, GA 30327

Lori S. writes: Funny, I thought TAB Energy was pretty good.  

It has less of an acrid taste like Red Bull, so it's definitely more subtle.  Sort of like a Jolly Rancher taste, almost.  And you don't get that weird aftertaste that you do with most sugar-free energy…

Abdullah The Butcher House of Ribs

2387 Fairburn Rd SW
Atlanta, GA 30331

Peyton S. writes: Get the tips, get the tips, GET THE TIPS.  Did I mention that you should try the tips....they're pretty doggone good. If I'm honest then I might admit that one of my favorite things about visiting friends in the Cascades is that I KNOW we're going to…

Waffle House

2754 Cobb Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30339

Michelle S. writes: The only thing I ever get when I go to the Waffle House is their chicken breast. It is amazing. it is moist and juicy and taste amazing. Who would have thought that a place like the Waffle House would have great chicken?! I am not a fan of their hash…

Starlite Skating Center

Highway 138
Stockbridge, GA 30281

Nigel B. writes: Average local skating rink. Get in for 99 cents on Wednesday night. Check thier website for coupons good for half price entry and discounts on the food. (http://starliteskating...) Better yet, eat before you get there and save yourself the trouble.…

Melissa Sweet Bridal Collection
Neighborhood: Buckhead

3380 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30326

Catherine P. writes: So, I was a bridesmaid for my college pal C. a few years back.  She has very good (eg damn expensive) taste, so we went to the cute Melissa Sweet mansion across from Lenox mall to check out bridesmaids dresses.  She ended up choosing a pale pink…

Yamato Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

5966 N Point Pkwy
Alpharetta, GA 30022

Stacy G. writes: Your typical Japanese steakhouse. Expensive prices, average steaks. But let's be honest... we go to these places to watch grown men play with their food and shoot fire everywhere. I try this at home and I'll end up with an insurance claim. But…

New Order the

1544 Piedmont Ave NE
Ste 127
Atlanta, GA 30324

Greg B. writes: I have no idea why gays are so threatened by older men...is it because they are afraid of growing old themselves?????  The New Order is exactly what you would expect it to be, a friendly neighborhood bar with a clientele that is always eager to "hook…

North River Tavern

8879 Roswell Rd
Atlanta, GA 31132

Justin B. writes: Formerly a Taco Mac, but don't hold it against them.

North River Tavern is just as good as any other sports bar where you can eat some wings, drink some beer, and watch some sports on a big ole fancy big screen TV with one of them LCD things built…

Cinnabon
Neighborhood: Downtown

Cumberland Mall
Atlanta, GA 30303

deb n. writes: Everyone oooo's and ahhh's over the cinnabon but I love the Caramel pecanbon better.  You smell them before you see them, down the hall.  I admit, I feel yucky after eating them, must be all of the butter and sugar but they were so good at the time!…

Starbucks Coffee Company

1000 Cumberland Mall SE
Atlanta, GA 30339

deb n. writes: Just give me my Tazo Chai Tea Latte with soy instead of milk.  Give me the lactose free energy to walk the rest of the Cumberland Mall!  :-)  Downstairs heading towards Sears.

Charlotte Russe

1216 Cumberland Mall Se
Atlanta, GA 30339

deb n. writes: I will take a peek at teen and twentysomething casual and club clothes.  I still have the best CR near me in Milpitas at the Great Mall of Milpitas, a CR outlet store with $3. $5, $7 clearance racks.
Located downstairs near Macys.

Wet Seal

1360 Cumberland Mall SE
1st floor
Atlanta, GA 30339

deb n. writes: Casual and club wear for teens and twentysomethings.  Junior sizing.  Can get some great deals off of the clearance racks in the back of the store.  The sort of clothes you wear for a season and then give to the Goodwill.

House of Anime

4227 Steve Reynolds Blvd
Norcross, GA 30093

Rilindo F. writes: House of anime had some pretty nifty anime you get, including ones not available in the U.S. They also have some toy- I mean, MODELS, of robots, anime girls, etc.

They were on Pleasant Hill, but they got in trouble a few years back because they were…

Tijuana Joes Cantina #5

7870 Roswell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30350

Michael C. writes: Went here for lunch today with a buddy and the food was surprisingly good, filling, and well priced. The place is very close to my job so if I am starving for good food, it is very close. Though we were at lunch, they appear to have a nice sized bar…

Tijuana Garage
Neighborhood: Little Five Points

353 Moreland Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307

John K. writes: Sadly, Tijuana Garage is no longer in business.  This location is now a tapas restaurant.

Ethiopian Abbay Restaurant

3375 Buford Hwy NE
Ste 1050
Atlanta, GA 30329

Rilindo F. writes: I passed by the restaurant while I heading over to MacHu Picchu. At the time, it's been a long time since I had Ethiopian food, so I resolve to by there when I am back in the area.

Fast forward to tonight and I was in search of a Japanese fast-food…

Hotel Indigo
Neighborhood: Midtown

683 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30308

Dane K. writes: Super cute.  Lobby is pretty to look at, as are the rooms...  The rooms are small but very well decorated.  Themey but not Disney.

Desk staff is very helpful and very friendly.

Good location, at the south end of Midtown, not far from downtown.  (CNNC…

Atlanta Bread Company

220 Sandy Springs Circle
Suite 155
Atlanta, GA 30328

Rilindo F. writes: I was actually looking for jchristopher - I had no intention of stopping by this place. But for some reason, I couldn't find jchristopher (even though the maps says it should be on the block that I was on), and I was runnning out of gas, so I stopped…

Bistro VG

70 W Crossville Rd
Roswell, GA 30075

Gretchen O. writes: Enchanting is how I describe the interior and the patio of Bistro VG.
We came here, after leaving a very disappointing venue and my mood was immediately transformed as we walked up to the restaurant.  It was a beautiful night, so we chose to dine…

Directv
Neighborhood: Downtown

6945 Oak Ridge Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30303

Cidne W. writes: I have to give this a middle of the road rating because I have a love/hate relationship with this service:

On some days it's like the jingle says; "Somebody up there loves me, Directv."

Then it's like Bruce Springsteen's song expanded:  "300 channels…

Franco's
Neighborhood: Morningside / Lenox Park

1740 Cheshire Brg Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30324

David K. writes: Picture it.  Midtown.  Earlier this afternoon.  I was driving down Piedmont after leaving the dentist and I was trying to figure out what to have for lunch.  I happened to be on the phone with Kirsten and when I told her my exact location she…

Los Ranchos

6200 Buford Highway
Norcross, GA 30071

Barry A. writes: I gage all Mexican restaurants on a couple of criteria.  Chicken Enchiladas, Margaritas, and their prices.  How much care and thought put into each one of these items can tell me how much the people care about their restaurant.  

Los Ranchos is a…

Rainbow Grocery

2118 N Decatur Rd
Decatur, GA 30033

D. R. writes: Stuck in the morass that is the business of life, want something to feel fresh?

Look to the sky...is that a bird?
A plane?
No, it's a rainbow!
Foods, that is.

Wonderful hummus at the deli.

Sidebar
Neighborhood: Downtown

79 Poplar St NW
Atlanta, GA 30303

Ivan S. writes: The Sidebar--an orange and blue sheep in a flock of red and black.  Yes, SEC fans, this is a Gator bar so come here on a Fall Saturday at your peril.  However, as a graduate of the University of Florida, the Sidebar does me proud with it's…

Moe's Southwest Grill
Neighborhood: Buckhead

2915 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 31132

Keiko S. writes: Not bad, but passable food. The menu is quite impressive. We ordered tortilla-free burritos with extra (two scoops) chicken. Fresh veggies, good salsa selection. I wish we had this in my neighborhood instead of Chipotle.

Two things, though. First, the…

Great Clips
Neighborhood: Edgewood

1245 Caroline Street NE
Suite 120
Atlanta, GA 30307

duane m. writes: I usually just go anywhere to get my haircut, because a haircut may be a painful experience, but it is only worsened by the waiting! I thought I would check this one out because it is new, and in my neighborhood, but I should have gone to the one…

Asada

1238 DeKalb Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307

Chris M. writes: Asada is closed.

China Star

3577 Chamblee Tucker Rd
Atlanta, GA 30341

Michael G. writes: China Star appears to be more of a take-out than a sit down restaurant, but still has seating for about 25 people.  It has a large mirror that occupies one whole side of the main dining room.  

I ordered the Spicy Chicken Masa lunch special with an…

PF Chang's China Bistro

7925 N Point Pkwy
Alpharetta, GA 30022

nikki k. writes: I like PF Chang's because it is on the PeTA list for veg- friendly places to eat.  Not that I condone PeTA's ideas, but sometimes it's okay to look at their website and vote for the sexiest vegetarian (I always vote Morrissey.)  But I will always be…